[Birthday] Ranking of Popular Skits and Performances

Put a present in a desk or bag71rank/position

You’d be surprised to come to school in the morning and find a present in your desk, right? That’s why I recommend the surprise of putting a gift inside the desk.

The size of the present is limited, but it’s easy to do and has a big impact when it’s found.

You could also put it in a bag or a shoe locker instead of the desk.

If it’s in a bag or a shoe locker, they’ll likely find it on their way home.

Try placing it according to the timing when you want to give the present or set up the surprise.

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Rabbit birthday card72rank/position

[Birthday] Pop-up! Peekaboo-opening! Rabbit Birthday Card

This is a rabbit-themed birthday card that’s perfect for gifting to kids, friends, or someone special who loves bunnies! It uses a simple mechanism, so even beginners at handmade cards can easily make it.

Another great point is that you can customize the decorations to your liking! The giver can enjoy making it while putting their feelings into it, too.

You could also add a fun feature where pulling a ribbon opens the present, include a birthday flag motif, or write a message—any of these will make it look wonderful.

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Oshibori art73rank/position

Oshibori art Totoro easy how-to Art Totoro towel

This is a party trick that comes in handy for birthday parties and drinking gatherings.

As long as you’re at a place that provides wet towels (oshibori), you can do it anywhere, and when you perform it on the spot using whatever’s available without any prior preparation, it’s sure to impress and liven up the crowd.

There are plenty of ideas on YouTube, so be sure to check them out.

Funny Dagashi Box74rank/position

I tried making a fun dagashi (Japanese snack) box.

Before we even learned addition in elementary school, many of us picked it up at the candy shop, adding 10 and 20 yen, didn’t we? Just hearing “dagashi” (old-fashioned Japanese snacks) brings back childhood memories.

How about gathering a variety of dagashi to make a “fun dagashi box” as a gift? Try collecting a full set of nostalgic treats like Yocchan Squid, Bontan Ame, and Dondon-yaki.

I think it would also be a delightful surprise for older folks, perhaps even more than for the younger generation.

If you head a bit out of the city, you might still find old-style dagashi shops around.

The time spent hunting down the snacks is part of the fun, too.

kusudama (decorative paper ball used for celebrations)75rank/position

How to make a kusudama: You can easily craft one using an instant noodle cup!

Nothing gets a celebration going like a kusudama ball, right? How about making one by hand to celebrate your husband’s birthday? It’s easy to DIY using an empty instant noodle cup, and it’s a great way to recycle! Besides the cup, all you need are simple materials like gold wrapping paper, ribbon, straws, and small bells.

You can even download the banner design for free.

The confetti that goes inside the kusudama is homemade too! With a heartfelt, handmade kusudama, your husband is sure to be delighted.

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A fun magic trick of guessing fruit76rank/position

Perfect for birthday parties and fun events! [Fruit Transformation Quiz]

Let’s enjoy a quiz using two illustrated panels.

Shuffle the panels so the illustrations can’t be seen, then ask the children, “Which one is the ◯◯?” and have them answer.

Start by shuffling once or twice, and gradually increase the number of shuffles.

The fun twist in this idea is that it ends like a magic trick! Even though the panels were supposed to show an orange and an apple, before you know it, they both turn into oranges.

The secret is that you’re performing it by layering the apple illustration on top of the orange!

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Fun to search! Transforming Game77rank/position

[Spot the Difference] Transformation Game

This is a game where you compare teachers before and after they transform and find the differences.

The classic spot-the-difference is done by comparing illustrations, but since the teachers can’t duplicate themselves, you’ll need to remember their pre-transformation appearance carefully.

Changes range from easy ones—like holding a toy or a piece of fruit—to trickier ones, such as a different T-shirt color or accessories.

Be sure to include a variety of change patterns and encourage the children to aim for a perfect score!

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